S8 E1 - Sarcopenia

08/13/19 • 29 min

Sarcopenia has been the subject of much research over recent years and provides a pathophysiological correlation with frailty. In this episode we explore the scientific basis as well as the role of nutrition and exercise.
Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar, ANP and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.
Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston.
Consultant Geriatricians and SJ Ryan.
Contributing Faculty: Dan Thomas

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S7 E10 - Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration

In this episode we will explore some of the challenging aspects of CANH encountered in working with older adults. We outline the legal and ethical principles including the recent BMA / RCP 2019 guidance.
Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar, ANP and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.
Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston, Consultant Geriatricians, Vicky Payne, SLT and Clare Ferneyhough, Dietician and Jackie Lelkes, Social Work Senior Lecturer.

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S8 E2 - Frailty Scores

Frailty can be assessed in a number of ways. In this episode we will talk through some of the common scales/scores that are out there.
Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.
Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston, Consultant Geriatricians.